The efficacy and function of loofah

Luffa stem has a long history, and until now, luffa stem has more and more uses. I wonder if you friends know about its other functions. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Source] It is the stem of the loofah or Guangdong loofah plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. Taken in summer and autumn.

【Original morphology】For details about the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "Luffa".

【Functions and indications】 ① "Xuepu Zashu": "It can treat smallpox in children."

[Additional prescription] For treating sore throat: loofah stem (calcined powder), white goose droppings (calcined), and borneol. Grind the mixture and blow into throat. (Nanning City Pharmacopoeia)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Ben Cao Qiu Yuan"

The above is an introduction to loofah stems. Through this introduction we can understand that loofah stems have high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take them indiscriminately.